Latest California governor primary results as Democrats Katie Porter, Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra and Republicans Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton vie for nominations to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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In reality, many prices have risen during his administration. Early on, price increases were driven by tariffs. More recently, Trump’s war with Iran has led to a spike in oil, which in turn has driven up the cost of fuel as well as other essentials. But the biggest thing on his mind appeared to be this week’s primary elections in California.

In the complicated governor’s race, voters embraced the former health secretary’s centrist stance over the passionate promises of insurgent candidates.

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton won the top-two primary, overcoming Tom Steyer’s wealth for spots in the November election.